PS Logistics has expanded its flatbed network by acquiring Roane Transportation Services and its more than 170 drivers.

Increased shipment weights fueled higher overall tonnage and revenue per shipment at ArcBest’s less-than-truckload division during the third quarter, allowing the carrier to surpass analysts’ expectations.

The October Logistics Managers’ Index showed a big jump in inventories ahead of the holiday buying season, providing an added tailwind for truckload carriers, some of which have already entered a new bid season.

Truckload carrier Pamt Corp. lost money again during the third quarter, pointing to elevated driver procurement costs and a spike in diesel fuel prices as the main culprits, echoing similar challenges across the industry.

In line with recent demand commentary from public less-than-truckload carriers expressing cautious optimism, U.S. manufacturing grew for its 10th straight month in October.

Alongside its slightly worse-than-expected third-quarter report on Thursday, Schneider National announced a deal to utilize Norfolk Southern’s rail network in the East.

FedEx Freight reported Thursday that volumes continue to stabilize, and it anticipates stronger operating leverage next year, bolstered by business wins and an improved freight mix from its dedicated sales teams.

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia achieved record revenue and tonnage in the third quarter by leveraging its expanded terminal network, with operational focus now shifting toward optimizing performance at these new locations.

Driven by higher volumes and stronger pricing, XPO once again exceeded expectations as these factors continue to amplify the impact of its operational efficiency initiatives.

Old Dominion reported positive tonnage growth in September for the first time in more than two years, but company executives emphasized that returning to upcycle-level performance likely requires a wider recovery in demand, which relies on easing energy costs.

Forward Air has finalized a two-year deal to preserve a major share of the business from a contract logistics customer it had earlier warned it could lose.

Despite insurance claims activity clouding an otherwise strong third-quarter result, truckload broker Landstar System highlighted favorable demand for its dry van and flatbed offerings on Tuesday, driven by tight capacity and data center buildouts.

Werner Enterprises outlined a path back to mid-cycle margins on a Tuesday evening call, but noted cost headwinds—some transitory and some growth-related—could linger into the first quarter.

Less-than-truckload carrier Roadrunner announced a new outbound Canada-to-U.S. service on Friday, alongside a 5.9% general rate increase taking effect on Nov. 2.

Shares of refrigerated carrier Marten Transport dropped 7% in midday trading on Friday after a disappointing third-quarter report, which noted that rising fuel and health insurance costs dragged down performance despite improving supply-demand fundamentals.

Knight-Swift Transportation’s large exposure to the one-way truckload market has it in position to capture double-digit rate increases as its new bid season kicks off next month.

Knight-Swift Transportation beat third-quarter expectations and issued a fourth-quarter outlook that was in line with the consensus estimate.

For the first time since 2023, truckload carrier Heartland Express achieved a net profit that was not driven by large gains from selling equipment and terminals.

Freight broker Fura has acquired Road Dog Logistics, a truckload brokerage, expanding Fura’s platform with an estimated $30 million in additional revenue.

Werner Enterprises issued a negative third-quarter earnings preannouncement on Monday, citing higher fuel, driver and insurance claims costs as the culprits.